New Palu

[CLennerton]

Hey all


Been awhile since I have been on here. I am starting a new build with a 55 gallon long tank. I just need some help and/or ideas of what animal(s) to put in it.

I plan on making it a gravel bottom, and about 8-10 inches of water and wanted to use tree branches and driftwood so that it was partially out of the water. I will be using live plants and a filter to act as a water fall. I plan on having ghost or red cherry shrimp along with some small fish like guppies, mollys, or tetras.

I would like a pet that is ok with being in the water but also is able to be out of water on the driftwood and tree branches. I can build a small land section if need be, but would prefer not to. I am looking for something that is not too difficult to handle or work with. Any ideas, tips or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Please keep in mind that I am in Canada, so it would have to be something that I would be able to get here as I believe most places are not able to ship animals across the border

Thanks!

[nirotorin]

Maybe some newts would work well in there.

[CLennerton]

yea I thought about that....would they be ok if all the substrate was, was built up aquarium gravel to make it easy to get in an out of, or should I use something like eggcrate to make a land area?

[nirotorin]

You could probably just use driftwood, or rocks for a land area, but it depends on the species of newt.

[CLennerton]

what newt would you recommend for something like this?

[nirotorin]

I'm not sure, maybe Pachytriton labiatus.

[CLennerton]

hmmm yea that is definitely something to think about. I just filled the tank up today....making sure it does not bust open on me again.

[nirotorin]

Make sure to take pics of your progress, so you can post them later.

[CLennerton]

oh definitely....i actually just filled up the tank yesterday...just got a couple decorations in there (some driftwood). I will post some pics up soon. I am cycling the tank at the moment

[nirotorin]

Cool, cool. I look forward to seeing it.